1. Take Perfect Pictures…TODAY! Even a disposable can get you high quality photos.

2. Rule 1- Steady Hands Seems simple, but steady hands prevents blurry pictures. No one wants a blurry picture. Exhibit A

3. Rule 2 – Fill the Frame! Make sure your subject matter takes up the frame. Close-ups are flattering.

4. Rule 3 – Rule of Thirds Always break up the picture in 3rds.

5. Rule 4 – Level Horizon Make sure you have a nice horizontal line. Adjust according to subject matter.

6. Rule 5 – Good Light Shed some light on your subject! Good Bad

7. Rule 6 – Point of View Your frame of reference can change the feeling of a picture.

8. Rule 7 – Line it up Lines can be used to draw attention to the subject.

9. Submitted by Alex DeSpain University of Utah